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bidenista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 11:17 AM
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Best political TV drama
What's your favorite political TV drama, and why?
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Phillycat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 11:18 AM
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1. Of all time? The West Wing.
Obviously.
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MrCoffee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 11:55 AM
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4. end of thread
I'm working my way back through Season 4 for the 8th..maybe 9th time.
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bidenista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 11:58 AM
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5. well, don't watch past season 4
I think TWW went WAY downhill after season 4.
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Phillycat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 12:03 PM
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7. Oh, posh.
Yeah, they struggled a little bit after Sorkin left - Season 5 wasn't one of their brighter moments. But by Seasons 6 and 7, they were right back on form and the last 2 seasons are not to be missed!
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bidenista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 12:15 PM
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10. ?!
It just got increasingly unrealistic. Alan Alda's Republican was about as believable as the Repubs nominating Elton John.
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sarge43 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 01:33 PM
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17. Yup
However, it was tough to top The Two Cathedrals episode. Damn, but Sheen was magnificent.
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MrCoffee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 12:16 PM
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11. Season 5 is a joke, granted...but 6 and 7 came back pretty strong
the last three eps are outstanding in their own right
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Phillycat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 11:58 AM
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6. My husband and I finished the series a couple of months ago.
We're watching other TV shows (catching up with Entourage, Deadwood, and a few others) but it's not the same. Those characters are like my friends. Except Amy, that stupid bint.
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MrCoffee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 12:18 PM
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12. lol, you sound like me and MrsCoffee
we're in the dead zone right now with library holds on some series (Battlestar, Entourage, Extras) so we tapped back into the glory that is TWW.

Of course, I'll be placing you on ignore now for your shameful comments about Miss Ameilia Gardner, who I love.
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Phillycat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 12:46 PM
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13. But wait! I too love Battlestar Galactica!
Don't leave me! :cry:
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bidenista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 11:27 AM
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2. Ever seen...
the PBS/BBC series "House of Cards"? I think it came closer to the reality of (esp. right-wing) politics than TWW!
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tjwmason Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 11:53 AM
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3. That's precisely what I was going to say.
The author actually worked in the Tory Party during the time that Thatcher was in office.

I've got all three series on D.V.D. :bounce:
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sarge43 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 12:14 PM
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8. Next to The West Wing, I'd vote for The Wire.
Lots of gritty political shenanigans going down.
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johnnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 12:15 PM
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9. Benson
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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 12:47 PM
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14. Yes,Minister.
Then Yes,Prime Minister.
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 12:55 PM
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15. West Wing, by a mile
I loved the dialogue and acting on that show.

I thought Rob Lowe and Allison Janney were the most fun to watch and listen to.
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Medusa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 01:18 PM
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16. West Wing
hands down.

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